What to do if the pipes are frozen - we find the most

We live in a country with very cold winters, which are able to make changes in our lives. Therefore, people often wonder what to do when pipes in a house are frozen? So that you can successfully deal with such a problem, we will provide you with a full baggage of necessary knowledge.

Causes of freezing

If you have, for example, a polypropylene pipe frozen, then you probably want to know why this happened. In this regard, we will provide you with a list of the main causes of this misfortune.

It is worth noting that they are quite a lot:

• The main reason is the insufficient depth at which communications are located.. In order not to experience inconvenience, you need to have the line below the freezing depth, remember that the cost of error in this case is high. It also can not forget about the features of the soil. (See also the article Sewage system: features.)

Tip: soil moisture is an equally important indicator. When laying it should also be considered.

• Another equally common reason is poor insulation.. As a rule, many owners of private houses do not pay due attention to this aspect, warming the system with rags, sawdust and other materials unsuitable for this purpose. Therefore, you should not be surprised if the pipe is frozen in a well or in another place.
• Inadequate water consumption can also contribute to freezing..
• In some regions of our country (especially in the north) frosting is caused by too low temperatures.. There, people very often have to deal with such a scandal with their own hands. At the same time, preventive measures in such zones are practically meaningless.
• Do not forget that the gas pipe also freezes. This happens for several reasons: high humidity, too long a highway in the street, low temperature of the carrier, etc.

Given the above factors, you can create a set of rules that will help as little as possible to face this scourge.

So, our instruction recommends the following:

• If there is a weak flow of water, then leave the water turned on overnight.
• Insulate all communications well. Such a measure will save a lot of time and effort.

Tip: The last word in the field of heating is a heating cable. It practically with one hundred percent guarantee will relieve you of the problem named above. One drawback is the high cost (from 150 to 600 rubles per square meter).

• In the process of laying communications carefully calculate the depth of soil freezing. The deeper you place them, the less problems you will have in the future.

Warming methods

Prevention is, of course, good, but it does not always help. So what to do when the sewer pipe is frozen under the ground? The set of measures depends on the material and type of highway.

Plastic

First, we consider what to do if the sewer pipe is frozen from plastic.

First of all, you will need to prepare such a wide list of tools:

• Nippers
• Outlet plug.
• Wire diameter 3-4 mm.
• Building level. In this case, it is desirable that it was very long.
• Esmarch's irrigator.
• Familiar to all electrical tape.
• Two-core cable (preferably copper).
• Pump.
• Plastic pipe. At one end of it should be a crane.
• A bucket and a barrel of about 100 liters.
• The boiler, of course, is not the one with which tea is brewed, but of more impressive power. You will have to "cook" about a centner of boiling water.

Well, having prepared all of the above, it's time to start practicing, and you need to do the following:

• Align the prepared wire and tube level.
• Then they must be connected to each other, wrapped with tape.
• One end of the level must be connected to the Esmarkh circle.
• Now you need to push the wire into the tube. This should be done to the point where the freezing occurred.

Tip: Substitute the bucket under the water, so as not to be wet. The fact is that hot water very sharply displaces cold water.

• Next, you need to heat a large amount of water and pour into the pipe. Now it only remains to wait.

This technique is rather slow, but the main thing is its effectiveness. Sooner or later, the problem will be eliminated, and you will again be able to safely use the plumbing.

Metal

With products of metal you can do a little differently.

So, if pipes in a private house are frozen, you can do this:

• Arm with a welding machine. Power does not play a special role, the main thing is that it regularly gives out voltage.
• Then it needs to be connected to the trunk at both ends. Try to make a reliable fixation in order to prevent heat loss.
• After a few hours (depending on the length and thickness), the defrost will take place.

If we are talking about the formation of ice crust, then you can use another method. It is much less energy consuming.

We proceed as follows:

• We moisten boiled water tow or old rags.
• We put them to the problem place. We change them as they cool.
• After some time, the crust will thaw.

In some cases (for example, when there is direct access to the highway) you can use a hairdryer.

Coaxial system

If the gas boiler tube freezes, then there are several ways out of this situation:

• Thermal insulation. You can make a wrap with any insulation, the main thing that it was moisture resistant. For maximum effect, you can add a heating cable for heating pipes.
• Sometimes the pipe of a gas boiler is covered with ice due to its too long length. In such situations, the best solution is to shorten it. Of course, this should be done in compliance with all the rules in order to prevent leakage.
• If possible, increase the intensity of the furnace.

Well

These elements can also be covered with ice.

However, in this case it is as easy to deal with it:

• Put the heater inside the well. Suitable convector or radiator.
• Turn it on at full capacity.
• We close the hole in the well in order to prevent heat loss.

After some time, the ice crust breaks up.

Universal Installations

What to do if the pipe is frozen underground, and the methods listed above for some reason do not suit you? You can get a professional heating installation. They also allow flushing.

This unit operates on a 380 V network, because it has impressive power. The hydrodynamic impact method (hot water is supplied with a strong pressure) eliminates any problems.

Conclusion

Everything ends sooner or later, so is our story. In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic. After reviewing it, you will certainly be able to comprehend all the nuances.